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Florida Polytechnic University Construction Facts

Florida Polytechnic University Construction Facts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Architecture

11th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video discusses the construction of Florida Polytechnic University's Innovation Science and Technology Building, designed by Santiago Calatrava. It highlights the challenges of building on Florida's wetlands, innovative foundation techniques, and architectural features like the glass atrium. The video also covers solutions to weather challenges and the implementation of movable shades for sun protection.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Florida is made up of wetlands?

50%

25%

31%

40%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the visionary architect behind the design of Florida Polytechnic University?

Frank Gehry

Zaha Hadid

Santiago Calatrava

Norman Foster

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the steel pergola surrounding the building?

Additional shade

Wind resistance

Structural support

Aesthetic appeal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovative technique was used to create a strong foundation for the university building?

Raft foundation

Vibro replacement

Deep piling

Floating foundation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced during the construction of the concrete beams?

Heavy rainfall

High humidity

Strong winds

Extreme temperatures

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature did the glass atrium have?

It was tinted

It was curved to fit the beams

It was self-cleaning

It was bulletproof

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many movable aluminum shades were installed to control sunlight?

50

72

94

120

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